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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea

The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpwW3TN

CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted

BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSHfyG5

The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d49DK05

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements". from BBC News https://ift.tt/LQ8AwcB

Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future

The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mt3pn9V

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios

With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7pwXRl

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science

AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy from BBC News https://ift.tt/ov7Ew1V

Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot set to fall short of victory

The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hGocqVI

Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rare

As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Ami86X

Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia

The Duchess of Sussex says she "can't wait" to take part in the programme, which will air next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C40Ze68

Celebrations in Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić loses election to student-led protest movement

The populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his party has lost the vote billed as a referendum on the country's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/itQRgkh

Suspect in deadly Paris suburb shooting sent for psychiatric observation

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Su0A5h3

China's big political meeting could see Xi 'tighten discipline' in Party

The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1liwOGp

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iCQpFT2

From Russian cages to Irish sanctuary: The five-year rescue journey of Bu and Tyapa

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GUgfeH

Minneapolis withdrawal was 'surrender', Trump's ex-border patrol chief tells BBC

Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/92hjxYQ

Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?

President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58spcUP

Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, officials say

Thirty-four people are also injured in the attack in southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Y62fEb

L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skincare sales

The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eu7wcpL

Watch: 'It's part of the culture' - New York bans horse-drawn carriages after more than 160 years

The BBC's Madeline Halpert spoke to city tourists, residents and horse carriage workers about the industry and their opinion on the ban. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kldA8NM